[ Zhongli declares such in a cool and confident tone. Just because he chose to not meet Childe on the battlefield (or Osial) does not reflect his confidence in his once-position as the oldest Archon. Perhaps Childe does not wish to make the connection, but the reason a deal was forged in the first place was because even the Tsaritsa knew there was no hope of taking his gnosis unless he willingly allowed it. It is interesting, though ,for someone who is so hungry to fight strong opponents that he fails to understand what he is up against. Perhaps the docile nature of Zhongli has confused Childe or led him into a false assumption. Or is it that Zhongli no longer has his gnosis that gives the boy an inflated boost? No matter.
Vortex Vanquisher solidifies from the glow of geo energy in his hand before he beckons to the Harbinger with his free one. ]
On the contrary, I would rather not humiliate you in public. I am assuming from your demeanor this defeat will be hard for you to swallow as is. I am not so cruel as to compound on it.
Come, Harbinger Eleven. Strike me down for your Queen, if you can as you claim. [ the glow in his sharp gaze and his tone of voice already say Childe can't.]
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[ Zhongli declares such in a cool and confident tone. Just because he chose to not meet Childe on the battlefield (or Osial) does not reflect his confidence in his once-position as the oldest Archon. Perhaps Childe does not wish to make the connection, but the reason a deal was forged in the first place was because even the Tsaritsa knew there was no hope of taking his gnosis unless he willingly allowed it. It is interesting, though ,for someone who is so hungry to fight strong opponents that he fails to understand what he is up against. Perhaps the docile nature of Zhongli has confused Childe or led him into a false assumption. Or is it that Zhongli no longer has his gnosis that gives the boy an inflated boost? No matter.
Vortex Vanquisher solidifies from the glow of geo energy in his hand before he beckons to the Harbinger with his free one. ]
On the contrary, I would rather not humiliate you in public. I am assuming from your demeanor this defeat will be hard for you to swallow as is. I am not so cruel as to compound on it.
Come, Harbinger Eleven. Strike me down for your Queen, if you can as you claim. [ the glow in his sharp gaze and his tone of voice already say Childe can't.]